Saturday, January 31, 1998
Prep player dies in game
Walnut Hills teen collapses on court

BY DAVE SCHUTTE
Enquirer contributor

Gabriel Robinson

Gabriel Robinson, a 16-year-old basketball player for Walnut Hills, was pronounced dead at Franciscan Hospital after collapsing during a boys high school basketball game at Northwest High School on Friday.

Northwest Athletic Director Rich Craig said Gabriel collapsed early in the second quarter and was taken by Colerain Township Life Squad to Franciscan Hospital.

Gabriel, a 6-foot, 180-pound junior, was the starting guard for Walnut Hills and the team's leading scorer with a 14.7-point average.

''The kid was in distress and was immediately assisted by a trainer,'' Mr. Craig said. ''We postponed the game and all of Saturday's games.''